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Friday, December 1: 10:00 am Miller Center Special Forum. U.S.-China Relations:Economics, Geopolitics and the Future. Information/Directions http://www.millercenter.org or call (434) 924-0921. Friday, December 1: 5:00 - 7:00 pm Opening Reception for the PVCC Annual Faculty Art Show, PVCC Gallery, V. Earl Dickinson Building. Continues to January 11, 2007. Mon-Thur 9:00 am - 10 pm. Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Sat 1:00-5:00.  Friday, December 1: 5:00 - 8:00 pm. The Charlottesville Community Design Center (CCDC) is pleased to announce a second "First Friday" reception for its exhibit: What is Sustainability? City, County, UVA & You. The exhibit details practices and programs within our area's three largest institutions: City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County governments, and the University of Virginia, that are striving for sustainability. In addition, we'll have practical information for area residents on how to improve indoor air quality, lower utility bills and reduce environmental impact--all at the same time! On the Charlottesville Downtown Mall at 101 East Main. Friday, December 1: 8:00 pm. Chairman C. Richard Cranwell and the staff of the Democratic Party of Virginia invite you to a Victory Celebration and Reception at the Colonnade Ballroom , Stonewall Jackson Hotel and Conference Center, 24 South Market Street, Staunton. The event is free and all members of the Democratic Community are invited. Hot hors d'oeuvres and cash bar will be provided. For more info contact Levar Stoney, Democratic Party of Virginia Political Director at 804-644-1966 x.225 Saturday, December 2: 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Christmas with the Consort, a concert by The Virginia Consort at the Fisrt Presbyterian Church, 500 Park Street, Charlottesville. $18, Students $10. Tickets at Greenberry's New Dominion Book Shop, Market Street Win Shop Uptown, and at the door. Saturday, December 2: 7:00
- 10:00 pm Democratic party to raise money for the Grace Tinsley Scholarship
Fund (for deserving high school graduates continuing their education)
at SAXX Jazz & Blues Club, 407 Monticello Rd.(From downtown, go across
the Belmont Bridge. Take a left on Hinton Ave. SAXX is on your left, For more information: Richard Johnson: 249-8410; rjohnson@computuneup.com | Russ Linden: 242-8586; russlinden@earthlink.net Monday, December 4: 11:00 am Miller Center Forum. New Yorker cartoonist Leo Cullum. "Tequila Mockingbird: Animal Cartoons." Book signing follows presentation. Information/Directions http://www.millercenter.org or call (434) 924-0921. Monday, December 4: 6:30-8:30 pm Planned Parenthood Movie Night for Current and Prospective Volunteers Jefferson Madison Regional Library Downtown Branch, McIntire Room. Current and potential volunteers are invited to a screening of the PBS film “The Last Abortion Clinic.” Movie night is a relaxed and informal way to learn about current issues around state legislation. “The Last Abortion Clinic” explores successful efforts by anti-choice advocates to lobby for and help pass state legislation restricting access to abortion. Since Virginia also faces state legislative maneuvers against reproductive rights each year, this is a must-see movie! RSVP by contacting Tracy Pettit at tcp8h@virginia.edu Tuesday, December 5: 7:00 pm Left of Center Virginia General Assembly 2007 Sneak Preview at the Starr Hill gallery space. Ever wonder what's really going on in Virginia's General Assembly or how to best voice your opinion? Find out what your local legislators are planning for the upcoming session, as well as their predictions for other legislation that may be introduced. In addition, you'll hear from a legislative aide on how to best lobby for the passage (or defeat) of bills you are interested in, as well as how to encourage the introduction of new legislation. Featured Speakers: Senator Creigh Deeds, D-Bath County; Delegate David J. Toscano, D-Charlottesville; Jenny Hogan, Legislative Assistant. Left of Center is a Charlottesville , Virginia group of mostly twenty- and thirty-something local Democrats or dem-curious people. Friday, December 8: 11:00 am Miller Center Forum. Former New York Times war correspondent Dexter Filkins. "Reporting from Baghdad" Information/Directions http://www.millercenter.org or call (434) 924-0921. Friday, December 8: noon.
Public Vigil to Oppose the Death Penalty outside the Charlottesville
City Circuit Court Friday, December 8: Reminder, no Second Fridays this month Monday, December 11: 11:00 am Miller Center Forum. "The Way to Win: Taking the White House in 2008." John Harris, political editor of The Washington Post, and Mark Halperin, political director of ABC News, have published an early analysis of the 2008 presidential election. A book signing will follow the Forum. Information/Directions http://www.millercenter.org or call (434) 924-0921. Tuesday, December 12: 11:00 am Miller Center Forum. "Unlikely Environmentalists: Congress and Clean Water, 1945-1972" Paul Charles Milazzo. A book signing will follow the Forum. Information/Directions http://www.millercenter.org or call (434) 924-0921. Thursday, December 14: 7:30 pm. Monthly meeting of the Monticello Bird Club: “Managing Piedmont Lands to Preserve Our Migratory and Resident Birds”: Faren Wolter, a wildlife biologist with the Piedmont Environmental Council, will show how we can help preserve our feathered friends by making minor changes on our lands—our pastures, shrublands, forests, wetlands, and even our croplands and developed areas. Also at this meeting: free copies of the new PEC guide on managing land for birds and other wildlife; information about upcoming winter bird walks and trips led by MBC experts. Education Building, Ivy Creek Natural Area, Earlysville Road, Charlottesville. Information: Ellen Dudley: 244-2688; Pat Wilczek: 985-4444; Jenny Gaden: 293-6275. Friday, December 15: 5:30 - 8:30 or so, Fluvanna County Democrats Annual Holiday Party at Glen Burnie, Marvin Moss' historic farmouse in Palmyra. Information at the website, www.fluvannademocrats.org or email to Dave Sagarin, sagarin@aol.com. Saturday, December 16: 7:00 pm A free screening of "An Inconvenient Truth," based on the book by Al Gore, will be held at The Living Space (in the old location of The Habitat Store. Driving east on Preston Ave. toward downtown Charlottesville from 10th Street, the store is between the Coca-Cola plant and Reid's market, the first turn after the railroad bridge.) Living Space owner Hunter Williamson is hoping an informative discussion about global warming issues will follow, and invitations have been forwarded to several community leaders and organizations. If you would like to be introduced as a speaker after the film, please contact Ron Hasson at The Living Space (434) 979-4242 to sign up. The focus of the discussion will be what the average citizen can do to help -- political action, environmental shopping, etc. All are welcome to attend, but parking is limited -- please carpool or use public transportation. Saturday, December 16: The Nation Magazine Seminar Cruise departs from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Guest speakers include:
Information, online booking at http://www.nationcruise.com Saturday, December 16: No
Democratic Breakfast in December.
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